Hebrews 10:19-39.
Hebrews 10:19-39 (GNT)
19We have, then, my friends, complete freedom to go into the Most Holy
Place by means of the death of Jesus. 20He opened for us a new way, a
living way, through the curtain-that is, through his own body. 21We have a
great priest in charge of the house of God. 22So let us come near to God
with a sincere heart and a sure faith, with hearts that have been purified
from a guilty conscience and with bodies washed with clean water. 23Let us
hold on firmly to the hope we profess, because we can trust God to keep
his promise. 24Let us be concerned for one another, to help one another to
show love and to do good. 25Let us not give up the habit of meeting
together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage one another all the
more, since you see that the Day of the Lord is coming nearer. 26For there
is no longer any sacrifice that will take away sins if we purposely go on
sinning after the truth has been made known to us. 27Instead, all that is
left is to wait in fear for the coming Judgment and the fierce fire which
will destroy those who oppose God! 28Anyone who disobeys the Law of Moses
is put to death without any mercy when judged guilty from the evidence of
two or more witnesses. 29What, then, of those who despise the Son of God?
who treat as a cheap thing the blood of God's covenant which purified them
from sin? who insult the Spirit of grace? Just think how much worse is the
punishment they will deserve! 30For we know who said, I will take revenge,
I will repay; and who also said, The Lord will judge his people. 31It is a
terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God! 32Remember how
it was with you in the past. In those days, after God's light had shone on
you, you suffered many things, yet were not defeated by the struggle. 33You
were at times publicly insulted and mistreated, and at other times you were
ready to join those who were being treated in this way. 34You shared the
sufferings of prisoners, and when all your belongings were seized, you
endured your loss gladly, because you knew that you still possessed
something much better, which would last forever. 35Do not lose your
courage, then, because it brings with it a great reward. 36You need to be
patient, in order to do the will of God and receive what he promises.
37For, as the scripture says,
Just a little while longer,
and he who is coming will come;
he will not delay.
38My righteous people, however, will believe and live;
but if any of them turns back,
I will not be pleased with them.
God bless you.
19We have, then, my friends, complete freedom to go into the Most Holy
Place by means of the death of Jesus. 20He opened for us a new way, a
living way, through the curtain-that is, through his own body. 21We have a
great priest in charge of the house of God. 22So let us come near to God
with a sincere heart and a sure faith, with hearts that have been purified
from a guilty conscience and with bodies washed with clean water. 23Let us
hold on firmly to the hope we profess, because we can trust God to keep
his promise. 24Let us be concerned for one another, to help one another to
show love and to do good. 25Let us not give up the habit of meeting
together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage one another all the
more, since you see that the Day of the Lord is coming nearer. 26For there
is no longer any sacrifice that will take away sins if we purposely go on
sinning after the truth has been made known to us. 27Instead, all that is
left is to wait in fear for the coming Judgment and the fierce fire which
will destroy those who oppose God! 28Anyone who disobeys the Law of Moses
is put to death without any mercy when judged guilty from the evidence of
two or more witnesses. 29What, then, of those who despise the Son of God?
who treat as a cheap thing the blood of God's covenant which purified them
from sin? who insult the Spirit of grace? Just think how much worse is the
punishment they will deserve! 30For we know who said, I will take revenge,
I will repay; and who also said, The Lord will judge his people. 31It is a
terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God! 32Remember how
it was with you in the past. In those days, after God's light had shone on
you, you suffered many things, yet were not defeated by the struggle. 33You
were at times publicly insulted and mistreated, and at other times you were
ready to join those who were being treated in this way. 34You shared the
sufferings of prisoners, and when all your belongings were seized, you
endured your loss gladly, because you knew that you still possessed
something much better, which would last forever. 35Do not lose your
courage, then, because it brings with it a great reward. 36You need to be
patient, in order to do the will of God and receive what he promises.
37For, as the scripture says,
Just a little while longer,
and he who is coming will come;
he will not delay.
38My righteous people, however, will believe and live;
but if any of them turns back,
I will not be pleased with them.
God bless you.
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